Mars needs moms (2011)

If you've been to Disneyland, you'll know how Waltz's House of Mouse has become an inclusive, affirming company over the years.

It's probably paying off karmic debts for Uncle Waltz's role in Hollywood's communist blacklist.

Forget about the awkward motion-capture animation of Mars Needs Moms. Relish in the sheer delight of watching a Disney pro-family film that says it’s okay if boys were more of mommy’s boys, if girls are allowed to play soldiers and guns, and if dads give more free hugs and took an active interest in changing baby diapers...


Read my full review at Fridae, first published on 10 March 2011.